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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte St John's UB William & Mary Mary Washington College| Manhattan College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Mason?
- Manhattan College is 350.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Manhattan College than George Mason University ($44,100.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Manhattan College ($18,479 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 40.5% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,120 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 196.3% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,882 vs. $10,760)
Manhattan College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 56 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Mason? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mason and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than George Mason University (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/